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Best Summertime Movies for Movie Night

Like we mentioned yesterday, summer is a great time to have casual get togethers--people have more time, the days feel longer and you can spread out outside for more space. Something that always make...

10 Cheap Summer Party Ideas

Earlier this week we highlighted some simple decoration ideas for throwing together a simple summer party. We want to take advantage of the longer days, the warm evenings and the feeling of being on ...

The Influence of Light On Your Home's Life

Memorial Day, early this year, marks the beginning of summer for us. And, with the days getting longer and it staying light out later, we have been finding that the rhythm of our life changes. It fe...

How To: Clean Patio Furniture

It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend here in LA and we're gonna be diving into outdoor month in June so we thought it was a good time to dust off this post on cleaning patio furniture to inspire yo...

Roundup: 6 Best Watering Cans

Having recently switched from having a small backyard with a hose to an apartment with a balcony and a container garden, I've had to adjust my watering techniques. Lacking a watering can I've been re...

Change of Season, Change of Bedding
Australia

Here in Australia we’re quickly moving into Summer and for our friends in the Northern Hemisphere, you’ll be heading towards Winter. More and more we’re waking up all hot and bothered in our Win...

Summer Weight Down Comforter Options

Summer bedding can go across the board. Sheet only. Blanket only. Sheet and blanket. Summer weight comforter - maybe? For us, it’s the latter but we still are trying to figure which down-comforter i...

Summer Sublets in Southern California

Summertime is a great time to get away and explore a new place, take some time off and get perspective. Oftentimes way cheaper (and way nicer) than a hotel is finding a sublet in the area you want to...

A New Look at Slipcovers

We spent this past weekend in Malibu where slipcovers, friendly to wet bottoms and sandy feet alike, are an integral part of a beach casual decorating style that demands ease and easy care. This livi...

Casablanca Lantern From Z Gallerie

We spied these Casablanca Lanterns at Z Gallerie and noted their similarity to West Elm's Summer Lantern. The Z Gallerie versions are still cheaper even though West Elm's just went on sale:...

IKEA DYNING Chair Pad With Foot Rest

With Summer approaching and Spring in full swing, it's time to start enjoying the outdoors. If you're one of the many that only have a small balcony, this item from the Summer collection at IKEA could...

Peacock Melamine Dishware from Jonathan Adler

You'll have to excuse us, because we're really getting way too into melamine, and we know it. But we can't help that so many people are making great melamine dishware and that we've got summertime on...

Melamine Trays from NotNeutral

Unbreakable, sleek and fun. These melamine trays from NotNeutral are perfect for hosting a garden party or for use on a landing strip or desktop to keep odds and ends from spreading everywhere. Our ...

Smith and Hawken's Fun in the Sun Table

We're starting to lazily dream about summer picnics and having people over for a quick bite and a trip down to the beach. We love this retro inspired table, small enough for a balcony or our small ga...

Summer Style at West Elm

We rounded up our favorite outdoor lighting a while ago before West Elm released their new lanterns for summer. Along with some other new pieces, we're getting impatient for summer. ...

Dealing with Fleas

We had awesome 80 degree weather this weekend and everyone at our house took some time to be outdoors. Unfortunately warm weather, living by the beach, and two cats equals fleas in the bed....